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Maye

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Pronounced MAY /ˈmeɪ/High

Meaning: A spelling of May/Mae — variously the month of May (a time of blossom) and a short form of Mary/Margaret ('beloved; a pearl'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The month of May; a pearl: Maye spells May/Mae. Crisp, vintage, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of May/Mae — variously the month of May (a time of blossom) and a short form of Mary/Margaret ('beloved; a pearl'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9318 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,947

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maye is a spelling of May/Mae — variously the month of May (a time of blossom) and a short form of Mary/Margaret ('beloved; a pearl'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage name (said 'MAY').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of May/Mae. Rare in this form, the-month-of-May at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? May/Mae is variously the month of May and a short form of Mary/Margaret ('beloved; a pearl') — Maye is a spelling, crisp and vintage (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAY').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — May — month/nickname; routes layered

Variations

MayMaeMai

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maye mean?

Maye spells May/Mae — variously the month of May and a short form of Mary/Margaret ('a pearl'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maye?

It's said MAY /ˈmeɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Maye a boy or girl name?

Maye is a girl's name.

How popular is Maye?

Maye is a very rare name in the U.S.

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